Prep Cook
- New Minas, NS
- On-site
- Posted Jun 30, 2026
- 1 position
$17 / hour
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
Perform routine kitchen tasks including ingredient preparation, washing, chopping, and basic cooking duties. Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen environment while complying with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
Job details
Swiss Chalet is hiring a Prep Cook at our New Minas location! Since our doors first opened in 1954, families have been coming back to Swiss Chalet generation after generation. And that’s certainly not stopping now. We are looking for individuals that are passionate about hospitality, food, training and are people focused. This candidate not only understands the fundamentals of daily restaurant operations but also is a proven leader with training in their DNA. If this sounds like you, drop us line to chat. Prep Cook Job Responsibilities: Perform routine kitchen tasks. Follow the prep list created to plan duties. Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible. Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking. Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep. Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes. Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food. Prepare simple dishes, such as salads and entrees. Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash. Ensure that all food and other items are stored properly. Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines. Perform other kitchen duties as assigned. Pay: From 16.75/hr Prep Cook Qualifications / Skills: Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen Knowledge of basic cooking techniques Organizational skills Patience Manual dexterity Communication skills Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure Very good physical condition and endurance Education and Experience Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent is desirable Training from a culinary school is an asset Proven experience as a prep cook Availability for weekend work, flexible schedules, weightlifting requirements, and standing for long periods of time. Also, benefits that set you apart, such as food and beverage discounts, uniform cleaning and maintenance. Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone. Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations please contact recruit@recipeunlimited.com
What you’ll do
Perform routine kitchen tasks including ingredient preparation, washing, chopping, and basic cooking duties. Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen environment while complying with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
Requirements
Candidates should have proven experience as a prep cook and a high school diploma or culinary training. Flexibility for weekend work and the ability to meet physical demands like standing for long periods are required.
Benefits
- Food And Beverage Discounts
- Uniform Cleaning And Maintenance
Listed skills
- Dedicated · Preferred
- standing for long periods · Preferred
- Training · Preferred
- Cleaning · Preferred
- preparation · Preferred
- Ability to work under pressure · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Sanitation · Preferred
- Cooking · Preferred
- Communication Skills · Preferred
- Flexible · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Health And Safety Rules
- Basic Cooking Techniques
- Organizational Skills
- Patience
- Manual Dexterity
- Communication Skills
- Attention To Detail
- Pressure Management
- Physical Endurance
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Trades
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